Coastal Cleanup Day is in the Bag
On Saturday, September 20, The Bolsa Chica Conservancy hosted a Coastal Cleanup Day event with our partners at Bolsa Chica State Beach and Tree People. Together a total of 235 pounds of trash were removed from our sensitive coastline and wetlands.
THANK YOU to all who volunteered and participated. The health of our wetlands is because of people like YOU!
If you missed the fun, don’t worry, we regularly host cleanups throughout the year so stay tuned for the next opportunity. You can also mark your calendar for next year, Saturday, September 19, 2026. Fun fact- Coastal Cleanup Day is always on the 3rd Saturday of September!
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What’s “Brewing” This Month?
October is a fantastic time to explore Bolsa Chica! The weather is generally comfortable, we start to see some of our favorite migratory birds return, and we get to learn about cool and creepy wildlife! Come for a visit and check out what’s going on!
The Bolsa Chica Interpretive Center is FREE and OPEN to the public Tues- Sun (9am – 4pm) and Mondays (9am-1pm). Located at 3842 Warner Ave, you are welcome to park in the lot and walk the trails from sunrise to sunset. (Parking is also FREE)
Join The Bolsa Chica Conservancy in October to learn more on expert guided tours & experiences at The Interpretive Center. Go to our Upcoming Events page on our website to view and sign up for all programs: https://bolsachica.org/activity-calendar/
- Every Saturday 11am – 1pm: Live Animal Interactions
- 11am – 12pm: Touch Tank and Pet-a-Reptile. Guests are welcome to safely engage with our touch tank animals and live snakes during this time with staff supervision.
- 1pm – 2pm: Animal Feeding Presentations. Guests can view the process of feeding our fish and reptiles, ask staff questions, and learn more about the biology of these animals.
- Saturday 9/13 @ 10am – 12pm: Second Scout Saturday
- Scouts of all ages are invited to join a general scout tour to learn about wildlife in support of similar badge work. Scouts get to make a plaster paw print, receive a workbook, and earn a fun patch. Registration is required with a $10 donation that covers the cost of materials and the patch.
- Register Today!
- Saturday 10/25 @ 10am – 12pm: Public Tour
- Learn about the history and general ecology of The Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve with an Expert Guide. This program is FREE but registration is recommended.
- Register Today!
- EVERY Wednesday @ 10am – 11am: Hatchlings
- Hatchlings is a program designed to engage you and your little one with nature. Enjoy a mini hike through the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve and participate in a nature-themed craft for ages 2-5.
- Register Today!
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Do you want to learn how to identify birds?
Join us for a beginning birder workshop! This is a 1-day class featuring a 1 hour classroom training to learn the basics of identification, followed by 2 hours of birding in the field guided by an expert birder!
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Birdie for the Birdies?
Support BCC by attending the HBFA Charity Golf Tournament
“Great Balls of Fire” and Banquet Dinner.
October 20 at the Huntington Club
Drop off auction donations to support BCC
by October 10th to the Bolsa Chica Interpretive Center- 3842 Warner Ave.
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Critter Corner!
Learn more with activities and facts
at the Bolsa Chica Interpretive Center
The Black-crowned Night Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax)
- Adults have a black crown and back with the remainder of the body white or grey, red eyes, and short yellow legs.
- These birds are ambush predators often standing at the water’s edge waiting for prey, mainly at night or early morning or evening.
- Eating primarily fish, mussels, squid, and crabs they are right at home in the wetlands, but they can also eat lizards, snakes, and small mammals.
- BCC staff think that they look like the cartoon character “Gru” from the animated movie Despicable Me! What do you think?
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Photo credit: Terry Hill
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Get Involved & Volunteer!
Learn something new and give back to Bolsa Chica:
- Learn to lead education tours
- Identify native plants and participating in habitat restoration events (weeding, planting, and trash removal)
- Pick up new skills and monitor wildlife like endangered birds or sea turtles
- Practice social skills by hosting at our Interpretive Center to welcome guests to Bolsa Chica
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Bring your office for a team building experience like none other!
Contact Program Manager Kenny Perez for corporate or group volunteering at ken@bolsachica.org
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Ask a Staff Member
Do you need to reach out with an inquiry? Here are the main contacts:
For general questions about the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, you can email info@bolsachica.org or call 714-846-1114 X 310
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